The Oyster 655, designed by Rob Humphreys, is one of the G5 generation of cutting-edge Oysters, utilizing carbon fiber and Kevlar to keep weight to a minimum. The 655 has been designed to cruise the world’s oceans in comfort and style with an emphasis on performance. The 655 is a powerful, responsive yacht, equally at home providing thrills on the race course or as a comfortable long-distance cruising platform. In terms of detail and finish, the Oyster 655 will not disappoint.
A good number of these 655’s are owner-driven, but an equal number carry full time crew. The versatile four-cabin/three-head layout works well for both. Of special note is the owner’s cabin, which is quite large with its own companionway access on deck, and perfect for live-aboard and extended cruising scenarios.
MATAWAI has the preferred layout with access to the large forward foc’sle via a passageway from below, key for offshore sailing. Combined with the on-deck full-beam lazarette there is ample room for the cruiser and racer alike to store all the necessary kit such as scuba gear, inflatable SUPs, compressors, downwind sails, spare anchors, fenders – you name it!
The large sunken galley is open to the aft part of the salon, very much in keeping with today’s lifestyle and preference for living and entertaining. But as important as the below deck spaces are, it is the cockpit on MATAWAI which is truly the focus and is nothing short of spectacular, anchored around a gorgeous teak table with built-in refrigeration, with loads of comfortable and protected seating. Twin wheels allow for enhanced sail handling and easy access to and from the large aft deck where more open-air seating in located with room for sunbathing as well.
MATAWAI is tastefully appointed and was updated extensively in both 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2022 (many details of which can be found in the listing). She is very well maintained and is priced accordingly. She represents a best-in-class opportunity amongst Oyster 655s and a great value in the market at large.
We invite your serious inquiry and close inspection. One has to see the engine room, bilge areas and organized lockers to fully appreciate just how “dialed in” this yacht truly is.
On May 15 Ted helped a long-time client deliver his newly acquired 2021 MJM 53 from Charleston, SC to Vero Beach, FL. Comfortable ride offshore with her long waterline and Seakeeper Gyro-Stablizer. With her quadruple Mercury outboards she could easily cruise in the low 30’s, allowing us to make the trip in under 13 hours. Says Ted, “Great boat all-around. Super nice ride, well engineered design details and the workmanship was excellent.”
WELLINGTON YACHT PARTNERS ~ LOOKING BACK ON 2021
The Oyster 575, PEARLS of NAUTILUS, was sold to a repeat client of Bob Marston’s who had previously owned an Oyster 62. The client really enjoyed the Oyster 62, but was seeking a slightly smaller boat that would be easier to handle by just him and his wife, without compromising accommodation for guests. The Oyster 575 was a perfect match.
PEARLS of NAUTILUS is a 2015 model, very lightly used. Modern features such as seascape hull windows are a real plus for life below decks, and the equipment and inventory are bluewater-cruising worthy.
The client had his eyes set on an Oyster 575 for some time; it was just a matter of identifying the right one at the right value. We believe we succeeded with both, and wish him many happy new adventures.
Wellington Yacht Partners is pleased to announce the sale of its Central Listing, DANCE SMARTLY, the 106’ (32.7 m)Palmer Johnson Custom Pilothouse Sloop.
A spirited performer ideal for superyacht regattas and luxurious bluewater cruising, the award-winning collaboration between Ron Holland design and Peter Beeldsnijder interiors features an expansive split-level raised pilothouse, full-beam main salon, three spacious en-suite owner/guest cabins aft, and modern galley with private crew quarters forward.
On deck, her large, protected cockpit area safely accommodates guests for sailing or al-fresco dining. Her powerful sail plan, easily controlled by push-button hydraulic systems, and a long list of other systems and top-quality equipment, continually upgraded, ensure safe, comfortable world cruising.
DANCE SMARTLY was asking $2,250,000.
Two of the Partners at Wellington were lucky to escape the long New England winter to do some racing at the prestigious St. Barths Bucket Regatta March 16-18. This long-running event features some of the world’s most spectacular sailing yachts in very exciting close-quarters racing in and around St. Barthelemy.
Murray Lord, a former yacht captain himself, reprised his frequent role as helmsman onboard the 183’ (56 m) Perini Navi ketch “ZENJI” throughout the event. Noted Murray: “Having the opportunity to drive yachts of this size in close proximity to other sailing yachts of similar size or bigger at regattas like this is an amazing experience. It takes a huge amount of teamwork to get these yachts sailing to their potential, especially as they are designed more as cruising yachts as opposed to round-the-buoy racing boats.”
